Tilna

Tilna is a village located in Gangarampur subdivision of Dakshin Dinajpur district in West Bengal, India. It is situated 8.7km away from sub-district headquarter Gangarampur (tehsildar office) and 46.9km away from district headquarter Balurghat. As per 2009 stats, Nandanpur is the gram panchayat of Tilna village.

Here you can discover what makes Tilna unique in its vibrant Gangarampur-Dakshin Dinajpur region. You’ll see Tilna’s rich profile with demographics like population, households, literacy, sex ratio, kids, castes etc., geographical details like satellite map, area, pincode, plus local governance through gram panchayat, broader constituencies, nearby villages, connectivity, and answers to common questions.

About Tilna

According to Census 2011, the location code or village code of Tilna is 310635. The village spans a total geographical area of 227.54 hectares, and the pincode of the locality is 733124. Gangarampur is nearest town to Tilna village for all major economic activities, which is approximately 11km away.

When it comes to local governance, Tilna village is administered by a Sarpanch, the elected head of the village, in accordance with the Constitution of India and the Panchayati Raj Act. The village falls under the Gangarampur Vidhan Sabha constituency for state-level representation and the Balurghat Lok Sabha constituency for national parliamentary elections. The local administration is responsible for civic services and development within the village.

Google Map of Tilna

Population of Tilna

According to the 2011 Census, Tilna has a total population of about 1,514, with approximately 772 males and 742 females. The sex ratio is around 961 females per 1,000 males. Children aged 0 to 6 years make up about 179 of the population, showing the young generation present in the village. There are about 1,194 members of the Scheduled Castes (SC), an important community in the village. The Scheduled Tribes (ST) population includes 1 person. The overall literacy rate is approximately 65.98%, with male literacy at about 75.26% and female literacy near 56.33%. There are around 332 households in the village. Together, these details offer a clear picture of Tilna's population size, gender balance, young residents, literacy levels, and social makeup.

Connectivity of Tilna

Connectivity plays a major role in improving access, opportunities, and overall development of villages like Tilna. As per the 2011 stats, Tilna had access to public bus service, private bus service and railway station.

Nearby Villages of Tilna

Knowing the nearby villages of Tilna helps you understand the local area better. The following list of nearby villages gives a clear view of the villages around Tilna.

Frequently Asked Questions about Tilna